Executive Team Leader Human Resources (Assistant Store Manager) - Asheville, NC
Target - Asheville, NC
posted 6 months ago
About the position
As the Executive Team Leader Human Resources at Target, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the workplace culture and driving the success of the store through effective human resources strategies. Your primary focus will be on leading a team of HR Experts and Team Leaders, ensuring that they are equipped to support the overall mission of delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will spend a significant amount of time on the sales floor, engaging with team members and providing guidance to enhance their performance and development. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying and removing roadblocks that may hinder team success, as well as a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing HR strategies that align with the store's goals. You will leverage your knowledge of employment laws and best practices to ensure compliance and promote a positive workplace culture. Your ability to read financial reports and interpret data will be crucial in driving store profitability and sales growth. You will also be tasked with recruiting and selecting top talent, coaching business leaders on team development, and influencing decision-making across various levels of the organization. A typical day will involve leading initiatives that prioritize guest service, driving total store sales, and planning for organizational changes. You will engage with the community to address local needs and promote Target's initiatives, while also fostering a culture of accountability and ethical conduct among your team. Your leadership will be instrumental in creating a work environment where team members feel valued and motivated to contribute to the store's success.
Responsibilities
- Lead and create a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.
- Drive total store sales and understand your role in sales growth and profitability.
- Plan, lead, and follow-up on organizational and operational change.
- Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
- Know and assess the competition; leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business.
- Champion a culture where teams love to work and guests love to shop.
- Build teams committed to continuous learning through ongoing observations and reinforcement of guest-service and sales behaviors.
- Support the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
- Engage and educate store team on Target's community initiatives.
- Build relationships with the store's community to address local needs.
- Leverage gift card and volunteer accounts to enhance brand awareness and engage team in volunteerism.
- Take an active role in the development of leaders to champion a guest-centric culture.
- Lead an open-door culture where team members feel heard and issues are quickly resolved.
- Support leadership with creating schedules that fit both guest and team member needs.
- Decrease fluctuations within team member schedules by developing a store staffing strategy.
- Guide store leaders in hiring and onboarding talent with the right skills and experiences.
- Develop a team of HR Experts and Team Leaders who solve problems and engage team members.
- Effectively plan and manage all team operational and cyclical programs related to culture, pay, and rewards.
- Develop and coach team leaders to elevate the skills and expertise of the team.
- Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
- Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest.
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way.
Requirements
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong business acumen
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Ability to manage conflict and hold others accountable
- Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
- Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in retail management
- Knowledge of HR best practices
- Familiarity with community engagement initiatives
- Experience in training and development
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee discount
- Short term and long term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation
